Pathfinders
Renee Kirnberger has extensive experience in the field of communication and development. Renee began their career as the Director of Special Events at the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin in 1998, where they stayed until 2002. From there, they joined the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, working in various roles including Communications Contractor, Director of Communications, and Director of Development & Communications from 2003 to 2012. Renee then worked as the Public Affairs Manager at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino from 2012 to 2016. In 2017, Kirnberger took on the role of Interim President at Cream City Foundation Inc and also worked as a Freelance Communications Professional until they were appointed the Senior Vice President of Development & Communications at Pathfinders.
Renee Kirnberger obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication with a focus on Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where they attended from 1992 to 1994.
Pathfinders
For more than 50 years, Pathfinders has brought safety, hope and healing to youth facing homelessness, sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking, crisis and other trauma through innovative and transformational services. Our mission is “empowering youth – changing lives.” Our vision is to provide a more meaningful voice for youth in crisis and ensure that all youth are safe, healthy, independent, successful and valued.